THERAPIST (LICENSED REQUIRED) PHP PROGRAM - PRN

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) And IOP Therapist

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following: The PHP/IOP Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services designed to assist clients in meeting their bio-psycho-social needs while enabling them to achieve their optimal level of emotional health. The therapeutic services include providing basic consultation, psychoeducation, and specialized clinical social services for consumers/families receiving care. The PHP/IOP therapist also provides crisis intervention, individual therapy, short-term family therapy, group therapy, treatment planning and discharge planning. The therapist serves as an integral member of the treatment team and is also responsible for case management of consumer's internal/external support systems and responding effectively to requests for information on a wide range of human service needs. The PHP/IOP therapist must demonstrate a Trauma Informed approach to both treatment and engagement with PHP/IOP colleagues and be able to demonstrate effective communication skills. In addition, the PHP/IOP therapist must possess a thorough working knowledge of the State of Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act, be able to effectively work with patients of any age population, and demonstrate an understanding of normal growth and development as well as developmental stages. The PHP/IOP therapist must also possess knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and be willing to apply crisis intervention techniques, when necessary.

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

Qualifications

Experience/Education: Must have a Master's Degree in related mental health field. A minimum of two (2) years experience in a behavioral health care facility, with direct experience in individual family and group therapies, crisis intervention and treatment skills is preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills, with majority of experience focused on the child/adolescent population.

Licensure/Certification: LCPC/LCSW or Clinical Psychologist licensure is required. Primary Source Verification shall be required through Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.

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